Dream Psychology

Scattered Minds explodes the myth of Attention Deficit Disorder as a genetically inherited condition, offering a completely new perspective and approach to understanding and helping children and adults living with ADD. Dr. Gabor Maté, renowned for his expertise in trauma, addiction, and childhood development, argues that ADD is not a genetic malady but rather a developmental impairment rooted in early childhood stress and relational difficulties.

Through compelling case studies and insightful analysis, Maté demonstrates how ADD develops as a coping mechanism, a survival strategy in response to a less-than-optimal environment. He explores the impact of hidden emotional realities on brain development and challenges conventional approaches to treatment, advocating for compassionate, holistic methods that focus on fostering connection, self-awareness, and emotional healing.

Scattered Minds offers a roadmap to understanding the origins of ADD, its painful realities, and its effects on both children and adults. It provides practical guidance and real hope for those seeking to navigate the challenges of ADD and unlock their innate potential for growth and well-being, inviting readers to move beyond pathologizing labels toward a deeper understanding of the sensitive, intelligent, and often creative individuals who are diagnosed with it.

In a world awash with instant gratification, where smartphones act as digital hypodermic needles delivering dopamine on demand, how do we find balance? In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and bestselling author, delves into the science of pleasure and pain to reveal the shocking truth: relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to suffering.

Drawing on cutting-edge research and compelling patient stories, Dr. Lembke exposes the dangers of compulsive overconsumption in all its forms—from drugs and gaming to shopping and social media. With clear, relatable language, she explains how to keep dopamine in check and reclaim control over our lives.

Dopamine Nation offers a path to finding contentment and connection in an age of excess, revealing that the key to lasting happiness lies in the delicate balance between pleasure and pain. Discover the science of desire and the wisdom of recovery, and transform your life today.

In The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, renowned physician Dr. Gabor Maté dismantles the illusion of normalcy that permeates Western society, exposing how our culture breeds disease, both physical and psychological. Through compelling research, personal anecdotes, and a compassionate lens, Maté connects the dots between individual suffering and the hidden epidemics of chronic illness in our modern world.

Challenging conventional medical wisdom, The Myth of Normal reveals the insidious impact of trauma, not just in its extreme forms, but in the everyday emotional wounds that shape our lives. Maté argues that by disconnecting from our authentic selves to meet societal expectations, we compromise our health and well-being. He offers a powerful roadmap for understanding the roots of illness and provides a pathway towards healing, authenticity, and reclaiming our true selves. This groundbreaking book is a call to action, urging us to create a more compassionate and healthy world, one where individual needs are honored and genuine well-being is within reach.

In this groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, renowned trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk revolutionizes our understanding of trauma and offers a powerful new path to healing. Drawing on decades of research and real-life stories, The Body Keeps the Score reveals the devastating impact of trauma on the mind, body, and spirit, compromising our capacity for pleasure, connection, and self-control.

Van der Kolk explores innovative treatments beyond traditional therapy and medication, including neurofeedback, mindfulness, yoga, and the arts, to activate the brain's natural ability to heal. Discover how these approaches can restore equilibrium, foster resilience, and unlock the potential to reclaim your life. The Body Keeps the Score is a compassionate and empowering guide for survivors, clinicians, and anyone seeking to understand the profound effects of trauma and the transformative power of recovery.